Highest temperature in Taipei on July 25?

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Market context

On 25 July 2026, the highest temperature recorded at Taipei Songshan Airport Station will fall into one of several defined ranges. The settlement will draw from Wunderground's historical weather database, which logs hourly observations throughout the day. Taipei's subtropical climate typically produces peak summer temperatures between 32–36 °C in late July, though heat waves can push readings higher. The exact range into which the day's maximum temperature falls will determine the market's resolution.

Historical July temperatures at Songshan Airport show considerable year-to-year variation. Between 2015 and 2024, daily highs in late July ranged from 31 °C to 37 °C, with an average near 34 °C. Extreme heat events—driven by Pacific high-pressure systems or tropical moisture—have occasionally produced readings above 36 °C. The current crowd-implied probability of 0% for this market suggests traders are either awaiting clarification on the specific temperature thresholds or treating the outcome as highly uncertain pending seasonal forecasting closer to the date.

Traders monitoring this market should track Taiwan's Central Weather Administration forecasts, typically issued 7–14 days ahead, which flag heat advisories and anomalous pressure patterns. El Niño or La Niña conditions in early 2026 will influence Pacific circulation and thus summer heat intensity across East Asia. Typhoon activity in June and early July can also suppress peak temperatures by increasing cloud cover and precipitation, making seasonal climate indices and real-time meteorological bulletins key catalysts for reassessing probabilities as July 2026 approaches.

Methodology

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